A Warm Welcome:

Fuel Poverty, Health Impacts and Assistance

Webinar

This FULLY FUNDED half-day training course is designed for frontline staff and volunteers who work with expectant parents and families with children aged 5 and under. 

The course will look at the causes of fuel poverty and the impact of cold homes on physical and mental well-being in pregnancy, newborn babies, and children aged 5 and under.

COURSE AUDIENCE

This course is designed for frontline staff and volunteers working with expectant parents and families with children aged 5 and under who want to learn about fuel poverty, its causes, and links with physical and mental well-being.  

To access this free training, learners must be based in Northern Gas Network (NGN) or SGN gas distribution target localities. This includes: North East England and Cumbria , Yorkshire and Humber (excluding South Yorkshire), South East London and South East England. You can check your gas distribution network provider HERE

COURSE AIM

The course looks at the causes and impacts of fuel poverty with a focus on the health impacts in pregnancy, newborn babies and children aged 5 and under. It aims to help delegates identify those likely to be at risk from cold homes and signpost to assistance.

OBJECTIVES

• Explain the causes of fuel poverty and health impacts, especially in pregnancy and early months/years of life  
• Explain the prevalence of carbon monoxide in fuel poor homes and its impacts 
• Discuss methods of minimising carbon monoxide in the home, in addition to alleviating symptoms of fuel poverty 
• Explore the causes of and remedies for condensation dampness, to maintain health and well-being for young babies and children  
• Discuss how to avoid energy waste in the home 

CONTENT

• Fuel poverty indicators and the causes of fuel poverty 
• Identifying those at risk, by understanding risk factors and triggers 
• The health impacts of cold, damp homes in pregnancy and early years  
• Signs and symptoms of carbon monoxide and how to minimise CO in the home 
• The causes of condensation dampness/mould and actions that can be taken to avoid this 
• Assistance and sources of advice available to those struggling to heat their home adequately 

DURATION

2.5 hour

HOW WILL THE WEBINAR WORK?

This course can be delivered online via webinar or face to face in a classroom.  

If you have a group of 10 or more learners, we could deliver a session specifically for your organisation. We can accommodate up to 20 learners per session.  

Alternatively, if you have fewer learners, we also offer some open access webinar dates for individual bookings. Dates can be found via the link below.

Webinars will be delivered live via Zoom (video conferencing facility) by our expert tutors to small groups to ensure a good level of interaction and support for learners. Participants will require a device with a camera and sound.

Face to face courses will are available upon request and will usually be delivered at the clients office or a venue of their choice.

FEES

This course is available free of charge to frontline staff or volunteers who work with expectant parents and families with children aged 5 and under. 

To access this free training, learners must be based in Northern Gas Network (NGN) or SGN gas distribution target localities. This includes: North East England and Cumbria , Yorkshire and Humber (excluding South Yorkshire), South East London and South East England. You can check your gas distribution network provider HERE

WEBINAR DATES

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

E-mail: trainingadmin@nea.org.uk